Juglans regia Seeds | Persian Walnut
LATIN NAME: Juglans regia
COMMON NAME: Persian Walnut
Plant Profile
A distinctive member of its genus, Persian Walnut (Juglans regia) is a tree in the walnut family. Walnut vaults wide, spreading crown high over garden, large, compound leaves and then round, green husks along branches, and the whole tree carries the solid, generous look of the old orchard. It is a tree of open, sunny, deep, rich, moist, well-drained ground. While it flowers, it feeds a quiet procession of bees and hoverflies. Not many plants ask so little and repay so much.
Science & Biotechnology
Seed science, comparative botany and horticultural selection all touch on Juglans regia, a representative of the walnut family with clear practical value. It retains a following among breeders and collectors, which keeps seed stocks in circulation.
Uses & Benefits
Persian Walnut brings genuine presence to the garden and earns its keep across the growing season. Walnut is a solid, useful tree of old orchard and study collection. It is a solid, useful tree of open, sunny, deep, rich, moist, well-drained garden. Walnut seeds start well in a deep, rich mix kept moist in a bright, cool place. It takes hold quickly and asks for no special treatment from then on.
Walnuts are among the most heart-studied nuts, rich in omega-3 ALA and polyphenols, with trials supporting vascular benefits; black walnut hull is a traditional astringent folk remedy, and the wood is peerless cabinet timber.
Growing from Seed
Persian Walnut is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Level a tray of loose seed compost, sow evenly, cover to about the seed’s own depth, and keep it moist in full light. Prick the seedlings out once they are large enough to handle, grow them on in bright light, and plant out when conditions allow.
Our Take
Persian Walnut repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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